Fragrance Reviews by Stuey

Wonderful. Why it took me so long to try this I can't say but I'm enjoying it as well as the Summer version. It does put you in the mind of Chrome for Men but I happen to somehow like it better than Chrome. This and Obsession are the only CK fragrances I like but I like them alot. I love Obsession but don't wear it well. This however, smells great on me.

What a great fresh fragrance. Love it and I usually don't like fresh fragrances but this is truly the exception.

Simple test. I was thinking of purchasing this fragrance, but was a little held back by it's presentation. So I ventured out a few days in my local mall. Each day I went to Macy's and had two fragrances sprayed on my arms (one on each arm). I had Chrome on one arm each day. I ventured out an only approached women for their opinion. EVERY time they chose Chrome. Even after their whining, I did not reveal any of the scents that I was wearing. Because I wanted to drill this scent, I put it up against, Dolce & Gabbana (which I LOVE but a friend wears... gotta be different), Curve Crush (only because it's selling like crazy, I don't see why), Angel for Men, Gucci Envy, and Visit (not sure, but someone claimed this was better... the women didn't think so). So I've made my choice and bought it and am very happy with that decision. Women love this one on me, as I can care less what guys think. So, take this post for what it is, it won't smell the same on everyone. Ask the woman first, they have a better sense of smell anyway.

I can't seem to gather as many positive things to say as others about this. Just not what I want in a fragrance. But if others love it - go for yours.

This has one of the best dry downs I have ever smelled. I'm glad I purchased, and actually purchased because of what I read here. That's taking a chance but this time it worked.

If anyone would like my bottle I'll give it free. Nothing unique from top notes to base notes in this one. Would never wear it.

I have to say this is a boring fragrance. Anticlimatic in every way. Every other boy wears it and that in itself is unappealling as well.

Would be great if you could actually smell it more than 3-5 minutes. You have to pour the whole bottle on just to smell it.

Gotta disagree with the majority here. This really smells rotten to me. Whatever floats your boat. keep it far away from me please.

It's wonderful and fresh. The tomato note is great. I hear it is supposedly going to be discontinued and that would be a shame.

Tempore is great but I have to disagree in that it does not absolutely does not smell remotely like Casran by Chopard. Try this, you will like this.

While there are scents I enjoy equally as much as this, for depth and richness of fragrance it just doesn't get any better. This is a wonderful, vibrant, incredibly beautiful fragrance. Frankly, if someone doesn't like it that wouldn't matter in the slightest. I do. Many many many thumbs up.

As horrible as Angel by Mugler. Smells virtually identical and just as cloying and nauseating.

I was glad to hear this was discontinued. I found this repelling. It smelled like perfume that had soured, and this was a fresh bottle I smelled. How awful.

I tried and it'll do. It's not my favorite but I would try the concentrated version if I can find for the cologne is just too weak. I never understand the comments about "aren't we over the 90's or it's not the 80s". If something smells good it smells good - period, doesn't matter when it was created.

Boy this is a stinker. Remember getting this as a gift years ago and was devastated. It's incredible to read what fragrance notes are in this and then to smell the fragrance itself. With all the wonderful ingredients you would sort of think it would smell better than it does. But it doesn't.

It's okay. Gave it a try and while nice enough just not as nice as Dreamer. Dreamer is just the cream of the crop.

I find this one heavy and nauseating, I'm getting sick thinking about the smell. I hope the man's clothes are better since I hear he's a designer of some sort. Someone mentioned to me it reminded them of Pi and I couldn't disagree more.

X-tra boring! --Dunhill is appealing to the masses on this debockle. It's not a bad scent at all, but it's neither original OR memorable in the least. Run-of-the-mill scent; comes out fresh, fades fast.

Nice enough. The top notes are especially nice but I don't think it stands up to Dreamer.

Nice fragrance. Glad I decided to give it a try. I bought this online without first smelling it, so try it on at a fragrance counter before you get it. Unusual and spicy.

Dreamer is defintely one of the best fragrances available. I have gone through 2 large bottles in a short span of time. It is great.

Hope to get a bottle soon. I don't know whether it's the fig in this or what but I think this stuff smells amazingly good.

I always think of Pinesol cleaning liquid when I smell this. It is very very strong.

While I don't dislike Green Irish Tweed, I think there are many just as nice fragrances on the market for far less cost. I'm not attracted to a scent because Richard Gere or Naomi Campbell or whoever else is. My own nose is enough to sell me on a fragrance. I am interested in trying Milliseme Imperial though.

I just wish it had stayed a limited edition. Egoiste has a very medicinal smell to it that I find unpleasant. I'll pass thanks.

Very nice. Loved Desire and Desire Blue is somewhat lighter and fresher, but not unlike the original. If you like Desire you will also like this.

Love this fragrance. Similar to curve yet somewhat different. Nice addition to my collection.

Curve smells great other than that every other guy wears it. I wore it when it first came out but won't wear it again until the fever calms down.

I REALLY dislike Angel for Men. My brother told me he loved it so I went out on my search and was dismayed when I smelled it. It smelled almost identical to Animale Animale, which is 1/3 the price. I find the chocolate and uncommon licorice I guess notes in it stifling and thick, and when I go to work I can't take being near someone who is wearing this stuff. I hope Cologne by Mugler is nicer.

Seems bora boring to me. I felt it was similar to Curve yet not as good. Not offensive, but I wouldn't buy it. Like most Claiborne scents every other guy will buy it and you'll smell Bora Bora on subways, in restuarants, in grocery stores, way too often

I purchased this based on the reviews from this site. Unfortunately, I DID think it overpowering and harsh. But that's just me. For those who enjoy - go for yours but I will pass. I didn't even give the bottle away, just tossed it.

I guess I spoke too soon. Maybe I will learn to like it. Everyone in my office keeps walking by asking what I have on and how good I smell. Maybe I should reevaluate this fragrance before deciding to wear pickle juice.

I am loving Minotaure. It puts me in the mind of Roma Uomo. This is such a warm, romantic fragrance and I am getting frequent compliments. I find it hard to fathom that the production has been discontinued. Guess I'll have to buy a couple of bottles and keep them on ice

This is wonderful. It's similar to Salvatore Ferragamo, just in my opinion so much better. Take the plunge and smell good.

Having a sanguine nature I decided to try Cristobal after the rave reviews. Well it didn't hold up to all the scrutiny. It smells an awful lot like Rochas Man, but I prefer Rochas Man to this one. To each his own.

While not unpleasant to smell, I somehow expected a deeper, richer experience after reading up on the fragrance notes. This fragrance doesn't stand out to me as anything really special. I guess I expected to open the bottom and be taken on some musky, ambery, sandally journey and I really wasn't. I think perhaps I expected more amber, more musk, more cedar and maybe some more patchouli or something. You be your own judge.

I can't believe I never smelled this before. I smell SOOO good! I feel like I have been searching for this fragrance all my life and now I've found it. I understand from others that it doesn't last long enough so I have ordered the Extreme and am curious if this will last longer. Bulgari for Men rocks.

This really is wonderful, and I normally stay away from very fresh, green fragrances. But this is exceptional and I keep smelling myself. I didn't think I'd like anything with Calvin's name on it other than Obsession, but this one got me. I don't believe it's in major department stores yet so I am free to wear it for a little while. Once it hits the stores then Everyone will run buy it. But for now I'm safe

Purchased this based on comments from others. While I don't hate it it just doesn't do it for me personally and I gave it away. I've heard it described as an old school type of scent. It's a creamy fragrance, not overpowering and some people will enjoy it, just I'm not one of them so I guess I'm not too old school.

I definitely have to disagree with Josh A's perceptions. This fragrance is WAY up there and one of my favorites!! I have gotten frequent compliments from others and they aren't saying how good it smells just to be kind. Anything you wear depends on your body chemistry. This is exciting, deep, sensuous and makes the wearer who wears it well feel exuberated. Incredibly delicious fragrance. There will always be 2 or three who will find something wrong with any fragrance so do yourself a favor and try this one for yourself.

This fragrance is sexy and sensual, rich and mysterious. If you like Animale Animale or Angel for Men then you will like this one. I actually prefer it to Angel for Men. The compliments I get never end. Has to be one of the best newer scents I've tried.

I first found this fragrance in Naples, Italy. Peppery, fiery, and spicy this fragrance, although hard to find is well worth the search.

After reading the sterling reviews on this fragrance I purchased a bottle (expensive). I expected an incredible fragrance after reading all the reviews from other Basenotes Readers but was shocked and appalled at what I smelled. For some reason it smelled more like an acrid medicine than fragrance and four people in the room tried it on. Noone liked it except someone who'd been drinking and knew no better so I gave it to him. I honestly gave it a chance but it was a HUGE disappointment for what I paid. I will stick with Allure thanks.